The Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage celebrates Guildford's centennial year with a walking tour featuring the restored sanctuary at Second Presbyterian Church and Sherwood Gardens' infamous tulips. Tour runs on April 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. starting at 3701 St. Paul St. Tickets are $30 in...

The Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage celebrates Guildford's centennial year with a walking tour featuring the restored sanctuary at Second Presbyterian Church and Sherwood Gardens' infamous tulips. Tour runs on April 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. starting at 3701 St. Paul St. Tickets are $30 in... (Greg Pease, Handout)

This self-guided walking tour includes about a dozen houses, including neighborhood landmarks such as the Robert Long House and Colonial Garden and the Thomas Lamdin House. Tour runs May 12 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Call 410-675-6750 or go to...

This self-guided walking tour includes about a dozen houses, including neighborhood landmarks such as the Robert Long House and Colonial Garden and the Thomas Lamdin House. Tour runs May 12 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Call 410-675-6750 or go to... (Chiaki Kawajiri, Baltimore Sun)

At this year's Garden Walk, which is part of the annual Charles Village Festival, visitors will be able to explore urban gardens in the neighborhood and learn tips from the experts. Tour runs June 2 from 11 a.m-4 p.m starting at the Garden Walk booth at Wyman Park Dell (N. Charles and 29th St.)...

At this year's Garden Walk, which is part of the annual Charles Village Festival, visitors will be able to explore urban gardens in the neighborhood and learn tips from the experts. Tour runs June 2 from 11 a.m-4 p.m starting at the Garden Walk booth at Wyman Park Dell (N. Charles and 29th St.)... (Brendan Cavanaugh, Patuxent Publishing)

Nothing goes better with beautiful weather than beautiful homes. Make sure to check out these 10 tours that feature some of the most unique and inspiring residences and gardens in the area. -- By Laura Lefavor